akshra_verma

almost 3 years ago

HIV vs. HPV There is no similarity between the HIV and HPV. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) • Double-stranded RNA virus • Two types; HIV1 and HIV2 • Remains life-long in body • Major concentrations in blood and semen • Transmission via blood and semen HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) • Double-stranded DNA virus • More than 100 types • Immune system permanently clears the virus from body • Major concentration in cervix • Transmission via skin contact and sexual transmission